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A400M Atlas vs Il-18 Coot

Airbus A400M Atlas military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 A400M Atlas
Ilyushin Il-18 Coot military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-18 Coot
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Specifications
A400M Atlas Il-18 Coot
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Ilyushin
First flight 11 December 2009 4 July 1957
Year introduced 2013 1957
Number produced 174 units 678 units
Average unit price $152 million --
Wing area 221.5 m² 140.0 m²
Wingspan 42.4 m 37.4 m
Height 14.7 m 10.2 m
Length 45.1 m 35.9 m
Maximum speed 780 km/h 675 km/h
Operational range 3,300 km 6,500 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 11,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 141,000 kg 64,000 kg
Empty weight 66,500 kg 35,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 8,203 kW 4 x 3,126 kW
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Overview

The A400M Atlas and the Il-18 Coot are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Ilyushin respectively.

Top speed is 780 km/h for the A400M Atlas vs 675 km/h for the Il-18 Coot. The A400M Atlas has an operational range of 3,300 km vs 6,500 km for the Il-18 Coot. The A400M Atlas operates at altitudes up to 12,500 m compared to 11,800 m for the Il-18 Coot. At 141,000 kg MTOW, the A400M Atlas is 2.2x the Il-18 Coot's 64,000 kg.

The A400M Atlas has been produced in 174 units vs 678 for the Il-18 Coot. The Il-18 Coot first flew 52 years before the A400M Atlas (1957 vs 2009).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A400M Atlas or Il-18 Coot?
The A400M Atlas is faster with a maximum speed of 780 km/h compared to the Il-18 Coot's 675 km/h, a difference of 105 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A400M Atlas or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the A400M Atlas's 3,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the A400M Atlas or Il-18 Coot?
The A400M Atlas has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the Il-18 Coot's 11,800 meters (38,713 ft).
Which is heavier, the A400M Atlas or Il-18 Coot?
The A400M Atlas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 141,000 kg compared to the Il-18 Coot's 64,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A400M Atlas or Il-18 Coot?
The A400M Atlas is longer at 45.1 meters compared to the Il-18 Coot's 35.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the A400M Atlas or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot entered service first in 1957, 56 years before the A400M Atlas which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A400M Atlas or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot has been produced in greater numbers with 678 units compared to 174 units of the A400M Atlas.